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MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH, I 
TREATMENT IN DISEASE. I 




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PRESENTED BY 

DR. S. K. JOHNSON, 

Chitf Surgeon, 

New York Veterinary Hospital, 

117 W. 2sth St., near 6th Ave., 

NEW YORK CITY. 
Telephone : 1885 Madison Square. 



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INDEX. 



PAGE. 
Administration of Me- 
dicine 15 

Asthma 30 

Blotch 18 

Brushing 13 

Canker of the Ear 26 

Care of the Sick U 

Colds 32 

Constipation 35 

Coughs.. 32 

Diarrhoea 35 

Disinfectants 14 

Distemper 22 

I Dyspepsia 10 

j Ear Diseases 26 

Eczema 18 

Epilepsy 28 

Exercise 12 

I Eye Diseases 34 

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Feeding 10 

Fits 28 

Fleas ... 16 

Food 10 



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Grooming 13 

Indigestion 10 

Kennels 13 

Lameness 36 

Letter Department ... 40 

Lice 16 

Lumbago 33 

Mange 18 

Medicine, How to give. 15 

Nursing 14 

Parasites 16 

Prefatory Note 7 

Red Mange 19 

Rheumatism 3 J 

Special Notice 40 

Soap 16 

Surfeit 19 

Ticks 16 

Veterinary Advice 36 

Vomiting 35 

Washing 13 

Water 12 

Worms — , ,.,,. fii 



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DR. JOHNSON'S DOG REMEDIES. 



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Mange and Eczema Cure. ^ 

— Contains no poisoi 

acts mildly and quickly, and radically cures all forms 
skin diseases. Including internal treatment, 50 cents \ 
bottle. — Postage, 21 cents extra. 

Distemper Cure. „ ^. .^. ^ , ^ 

—For the cure of Distemper, Innuen 

loss of flesh and reduction of fever. In cases of fe\ 
there is an immediate reduction of temperature and c 
be given with safety to act simply as an antipyretic a 
febrifuge when occasion is necessary. Jftl.OO per bottle 
Postage, 17 cents extra. 

Canker Cure. ..... . ... rn ^ 

—A reliable cure for all forms of Lank 

50 cents per bottle. — Postage, 8 cents extra. 

Vermifujce. _ ,. ^ , r ^ . n 

— Immediate relief and cure tor all vaneti 

of Stomach, Intestinal and Tape Worms. 50 cents p 
per bottle. — Postage, 6 cents extra. 

Fit Cure. 

— For the speedy cure of Fits and Convulsioi 

wnalever the cause. 50 cents per bottle. Postage, 
cents extra. 

Cousfli and Expectorant. ^ ^ ^ r., 

— For acute and Chron 

Coughs, Laryngitis, Bronchitis and Pneumonia. 50 cen 
per bottle. — Postage, 11 cents extra. 

Vegetable and Mineral Xonic. ^ t. ^■,-. ^■ 

—For Debilitatiii 

Diseases, loss of Appetite, and in Convalescence. 

cents per bottle. — Postage, 11 cents extra. 

Hye l^otion. 

— For all forms of Eye Diseases, Catarac 

Abscesses, Ulcers, etc., of the eyes. 50 cents per bottle. 
Postage, 8 cents extra. 

Blood Purifier. ,, , , . 

— Useful in over-heatejL conditions of th 

Blood, and wherever indicated, 50 cents per bottle.- 
Postage, 14 cents extra. 

L,inimeut. ^ ^ . . , >. 

. — tor Sprains, Bruises, Rheumatism and Pai 

lysis. 50 cents per bottle. —Postage, 14 cents extra. 

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kiiti-Constipatioii and l,iver l»ills— Excellent 
fn their action wherever indicated, especially on the liver. 
■ 50 cents per bottle.— Postage, 4 cents extra. 

ligrestive PillS^Act quickly in all derangements of 
stomach, as Dyspepsia and Indigestion, They are great 
fat producers. 50 cents per bottle. — Postage, i cents 
extra. 

Lnti-Votuitlng- Pills^For the immediate relief of 
vomiting. 50 cents per bottle.— Postage, 4 cents extra. 

Marrhoea Pills^Servicable in Diarrhoea from v(rhat- 
ever cause. 50 cents per bottle. — Postage, i cents extra. 

HieumatiC rillS^Safe and speedy cure for Rheuma- 
tism and all rheumatic conditions. 50 cents per bottle. — 
Postage, 4 cents extra. 

Lstlima Tablets .—For the immediate relief and cure 
of Asthma. 50 cents per bottle. — Postage, 4 cents extra. 

Plea and Sliampoo Soap^The only Dog Soap on 
the market guaranteed to kill fleas. It surpasses all flea- 
killing preparations, and has no equal. It contains no 
poison, and if eaten by the Dog acts as a mild laxative 
The utmost care is taken in its manufacture, using only 
pure and rich oils. Besides killing fleas, it has a beneficia 

I action on the skin and coat of the Dog, making same 
smooth and glossy, and can be used all year around, as 
its shampooing, cleansing and disinfecting qualities are 
especially recommended. 35 cents per cake. 



These remedies can be obtained from your Druggist, at 
Off and Bird stores, and Sporting Goods dealers. Notify us 
nmediately if at places mentioned j'ou cannot obtain the 
imedies, and we will place same for sale at some Druggists 
I your vicinity. 
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GENERAL OFFICES OF 
NEW YORK VETERINARY HOSPITAL. 




PREFACE, 

HIS work is not intended as a com- 
plete treatise on the many and differ- 
ent diseases of the dog. It would be 
simply impossible in so short an edition to give 
full detail nor would it be practicable to give 
same. The author has refrained when possible 
from using technical phrases. The main object 
is to state principal symptoms in plain language 
50 that the several diseases, etc., dogs are sub- 
jected to can be diagnosed and treated intelli- 
gently and promptly by any person. 

Having been for many years the consulting 
Veterinarian to the American Society for the 
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the author of 
this book desires to supplement the humane 
ivork in which the Society is engaged, by miti- 
gating in so far as he is able the troubles of our 
Canine friends when suffering ailments incident 
to their species. 

I The Canine departtnent of the New York 
Veterinary Hospital has been under the exclu- 
sive charge of canine specialists for the past 
'if^hieen years and it is needless to state that 
uring that period an enormous number of dogs 

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and cats have been treated. The success 
achieved in this department bears witness to the 
painstal^ing care, and the scientific and sl^illful 
attention given to this branch of the hospital. 
From the most trivial to the most serious cases, 
from the slightest to the most critical operations 
have been performed on dogs and cats. This 
immense experience, obtained by our specialists 
in the treatment of diseases, has resulted in the 
most perfect methods and remedies, which 
experience has proven to be the best, surest, 
and safest cure. The different and special 
diseases have been classified and proper reme- 
dies or specifics prepared to suit each case, so 
that at this date we are prepared to advise or 
prescribe for every curable disease with ^ ^^ 
SpeciJLCs, the same being compounded in Our 
Qi^x\ laboratory under the direct supervision of 
able chemists and veterinarians. 




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THE NORMAL 

TEMPERATURE — PULSE — RESPIRATION. 



TEMPERATURE. 

{Per Rectum.') 

Ranges from 100^ to 102°. 
PULSE. 

{Taken at the Inside of Thigh.) 

Pulse at Birth, ranges from 130 to 160 beats 
per minute. 

Pulse during first three months ranges from 
120 to 140 beats per minute. 

Pulse from three months to one year, ranges 
from 90 to 110 beats per minute. 

Pulse after one year of age, ranges from 70 to 
90 beats per minute 

RESPIRATION. 

{Place Ear at either side of Chest.) 
Ranges from 15 to 20 per minute. 



The Temperaturet Pulse and Respiration should be 
taken when an animal is at rest. 




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I FOOD AND FEEDING. 

: l^^ogs have great digestive powers but diges- 

l tion is very slow, therefore one substantial meal 

: per day is all that is necessary, except those 

= animals performing work or having plenty of 

i exercise, to which two meals per day can be 

: given safely. The food should be nutritious and 

i wholesome, — preserves, candies, biscuits and 

§ sweetmeats are injurious and hard to digest and 

i should never be given for fear of causing indi- 

5 gestion and dyspepsia. You m^y kill by kind- 

: ness, in feeding contrary to these directions. 

: A dog should receive his meal at a regular hour 

: every day, — noon time is the best hour for 

: feeding, those animals receiving one meal per 

: day, morning and evening to those receiving two 

: meals per day, and don't permit the animal tc 

: exercise immediately before or after feeding ar 

: the process of digestion will be interfered with. 

: It is difficult to state the amount of food an 

= animal requires, you must watch and use your 

: own judgment. Our method is, viz. : to never 

= give a dog more food than he can partake of at 

i one time, a dog will not eat to excess, therefore 

= if he be given too much, a quantity of the food 



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will remain, — in giving his next meal we reduce = 

the qu-'.nt.ty and only give the amount he = 

really consumed in his trial meal, we have in = 

this w?.y very simply found out the eating = 

capacity of the dog. — The rules here given per- = 

tain omy to dogs in health, sick dogs require = 

small quantities of food at short intervals, whilst = 

healthy animals require substantial meals at = 

long intervals — 12 to 24 hours. = 

Dogs are carniverous animals, and meat is = 

dog's natural food, — it should never be given in \ 

large quantities to such dogs who have little exer- = 

cise, as house and toy-dogs, and above all should | 

never be given in a raw state ; we have found \ 

that stale bread, biscuit, milk, oatmeal and | 

vegetables, mixed with meat, makes the most \ 

wholesome diet for dogs over four months of ; 

age, for puppies under four months we recom- i 

mend milk and crackers, with an occasional i 

bone, after the meat has been scraped off. i 

Bones are essential to the dogs economy, as \ 

I they not only supply phosphorous, but cleanse i 
1 the teeth and aid digestion by the animal chew- 
- ing upon them and increasing salivation, — they 
should be given after feeding, as the animal is not 
so apt to swallow them, as food, thereby causing 
intestinal and stomach diseases, as gastritis and 
inflammation of the bowels. Have the bones 



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very large and hard, making breaking or swal- 
lowing impossible. Never try to force a healthy 
dog to eat, when an animal refuses food it is an 
indication of some abnormality, and our speci- 
fics should he consulted. 



WATER 

^.^["hould be given in abundance as it assists 
the different functions of the body ; always have 
a quantity within the animals reach that he 
may partake thereof at will. 



EXERCISE. 

^§)ne of the essentials to a dog's health is 
exercise. As in human, out-door exercise di- 
verts the mind, and allows the lungs to breathe 
the vital oxygen. To young and growing dogs 
it is indispensable, it gives health, spirit, and 
form to the body, assists digestion and assimila- 
tion of food and relaxes the bowels. By carry- 
ing the dog in arms, or driving him about in a 
carriage, having him out for the so-called 
" airing" does not constitute exercise. As pre- 
viously stated, do not exercise immediately 
after feeding or on a full stomach. • 



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WASHING AND GROOMING. 

^^jj§|^ ashing is undoubtedly beneficial when in- 
dulged in moderately, — it is a mistake to bathe 
your dog daily thinking it is requisite, as in 
many instances it causes canker and oftimes 
deafness. Dogs having long hair require ablu- 
tions more frequently than short-haired dogs, — 
once a week is about correct, of course this 
depends upon the way the animal is groomed, 
and where he is housed. The water should be 
luke warm and use Our Shainpoo and Flea 
S(?aj>v/e\\ rubbed in; permit the lather to remain 
on for a few minutes and then rinse in cold 
water, — rub dry in warm room free from drafts 
and allow brisk exercise. Grooming is neces- 
sary where cleanliness and a fine coat is desired 
it also prevents matting in long-haired dogs. 

KENNELS. 

(J^IIIhe kennels should be dry, warm, and sunny. 
Cleanliness should be established above all. 
pedding can consist of either straw, excelsior, 
jjine shavings or sawdust. House dogs may be 
made comfortable upon a rug or mat placed on 
ihe floor, all out-door kennels should be elevated 
ii least six inches from the ground and have 
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DISINFECTION. 

isinfection of kennels is impefative if you 
wish your dogs to be free from odor, healthy 
and clean. — It prevents disease. A solution 
made by dissolving one ounce oiOur Flea Sou/ 
in a pail of hot water makes an excellent and 
non-poisonous parasitisite and disinfectant. We 
recommend the disinfecting preparations of the 
West Disinfecting Co. of New York. — They 
have been found superior to all other similar 
deodorizing agents. 



NURSING AND CARE OF THE SICK. 



'^irst. remove or isolate the patient from all 
other animals, if the disease be contagious or 
not, the apartment in which he is kept should 
be warm, sunny and free from drafts, be regular 
in the administration of medicine. — If animal 
refuses food he must be coaxed and tempted to 
eat with palatable food, or if necessary food 
must be forced down in order to sustain vitality. 
Food should be light, easily digestible and 
highly nutritious, — broth, eggs, milk, wines and 
brandies when indicated are advisable in small 
quantities. i 

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HOW TO ADMINISTER MEDICINE. 

-^n some cases this is a difficult and trouble- 
some process, simply because judgment is neg- 
lected; it requires no strength and you must 
have a little patience. The following directions 
will assist you. ^'^ "^'''^ //// "^- /^'7.'./V;-._You 

can often disguise the presence of medicines by 
placing it in small pieces of meat or some deli- 
cacy, throw same to animal, which he will bolt 
or swallow without chewing. Another way is to 
take animal upon the lap, between the knees or 




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Pills or Powderr 



Binder the left arm, the mouth is then opened by 
Placing hand over lips on each side and pressing 
^me between the teeth, (thereby avoid being 
Mtten) , elevate the head and drop the pill or 
owder as far back on the tongue as possible, 
immediately close the mouth and hold it so, if 
|he dog then refuses to swallow, compress the 
liostrils and he will be forced to. — The same 



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I directions apply to large dogs, only they are per- 
I mitted to stand on the floor. — To give Fluids i 
I Place animal in same position as above, — from 
I the angle of the mouth draw away the lip so as 
i to make a pocket or funnel and into the pocket 
i thus formed pour the medicine, holding the 
I head erect until the animal swallows. Tasteless 
I medicine may be given in soup or broth. 

I FLEAS AND LICE. 

^vleas and lice are the pests of dog life, — they 
are more abundant in hot wheather and increase' 
very rapidly. Fleas are peculiarly constructed 
and void of wings, their principal attack are 
hairy animals; their limbs are so constructed 
that they can leap at will a great distance. 
They have three pairs of legs, the third or last 
pair passing from in front backward are very 
large, and it is from these they possess their 
leaping power. 

We have been experimenting for years and 
have at last discovered a remedy which we can 
positively recommend for the destruction of fleas, 
lice and vermin on dogs and cats, viz.: ^^> 
Johnsons Flea Soap. The bedding, lounging 
and sleeping places should be thoroughly sat 
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(1 oz. soap to a pint of hot water) and we guaran- 
tee a permanent relief from this troublesome 
pest. Owners may possibly find several days 
after washing, upon close examination, fleas 
again on their dogs, this is due to the fact that 
the fleas in the house or bedding have not been 
thoroughly exterminated, and it is for this reason 
we ask you to spray the bedding, etc., used by 
the dog. Full directions for use will be found on 
every package of soap. 



MANGE AND ECZEMA. 

J^he term mange is generally used to denote 
any diseased condition of the skin which causes 
loss of hair and itching. 

MANGE affecting the canine race is of two 
varieties,— /7^///^;//,,,. ./«./ Sarcoptic. Both 
are contagious and are generally confounded 
Vfith various other non-contagious skin diseases 
as eczema, psoriasis, erysipelas, etc. Man^^c ^^ 
caused by a parasite and is therefore contagious. 
Eczema ^^ caused by a constitutional derange- 
ment occuring from injudicious food, too 
much meat, a diseased condition of the di- 
gestive organs, lack of exercise and mostly from 
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ing corrosive sublimate, carbolic acid, etc., in 
rare cases eczema is caused by fleas. 

SARCOPTIC MANGE. Symptoms. Intense 
itching, you will observe that the skin of the 
affected part presents red spots or points that 
look like flea bites, these points soon become 
pustules and break and a watery fluid exudes 
which forms thick crusts that fall off and cause 
a loss of hair, the animal scratches these spots 
violently causing wounds. This disease may 
cover the entire body if not treated as soon as 
noticeable. 

FOLLICULAR MANGE. Symptoms. Inthis 
variety the parasite is deeply buried in the skin 
and is therefore not as contagious as sarcoptic 
mange. You will at first notice small rounded 
elevations that burst and exude a thick puss, the 
skin is chapped and thick, the itching is not as 
severe as in the sarcoptic variety. The disease 
first affects the skin of the head and may ex_ 
tend backward, sometimes covering the entire 
body. 

ECZEMA. This disease is also known as " red 
mange" or ''blotch," — it resembles eczema, 
tetter, or scald, affecting young children and in- 
fants. There are two forms of eczema in the 
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back (along the spine), and 2nd that which mani- 
fests itself on the abdomen, under the arms, and 
between the thighs. This latter form is com- 
monly called "red mange." The symptoms of 
both forms are, redness of the skin, formation of 
pimples, which rupture, intense itching and loss 
of hair, causing nudeness of the parts. When 
an animal has once contracted eczema, there is 
a liability of reoccurence, and therefore we re- 
commend Our Vegetable and Mineral Tonic to 
be given for at least one month after attack, to 
thoroughly cleanse the blood and avoid reoccur- 
ence. 

Treatment of Mange and Eczema — To be 

brief, we can simply recommend the formula 
which we have used for years on thousands of 
cases, affecting a cure in each and every case 
beyond doubt. This formula, or combination of 
drugs is contained in our infallible Mange and 
Eczema Cure. We guarantee this preparation to 
radically cure all forms of mange and eczema 
if used faithfully with the internal remedy. It 
is advisable to first regulate the bowels by giv- 
ing Our Anti-Constipation Fills. Allow the 
animal plenty of exercise, feed lightly and 
regularly, and our preparation, if adhered to 
according to directions on each botde, will 
positively effect a cure. 



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5 DISTEMPER. 

= "CSLnder this heading it is impossible to give a 

= complete treatise of this disease, this article 

[ being intended only as a short synopsis to enable 

\ owners in making a correct diagnosis. 

: Everybody, from doctor down to kennel keeper, 

i have, as they imagine, some wonderful cure for 

I this disease, which may account for the great 

I percentage of death from distemper. The dis- 

I ease is curable if treated timely and correct, and 

I we will in this, as in other diseases, give you the 

I benefit of our extensive practice, by placing upon 

I the market Our Distempe}- Cure, which v/e are 

\ ever ready to vouch for. 

= Di^fonpe)- is a contagious disease and re- 

i sembles typhus fever in man, its principal attack 

: are dogs under one year of age, but older dogs 

5 are not exempt. The disease is caused, accord- 

: ing to the latest scientific investigations, by 

i germs. The conditions that favor distemper 

E are [changeable or damp weather, bad food, 

i improper sanitary surroundings, and neglected 

: colds causing exhaustion. The principal cause 

= being contagion from other animals which he 

i may come in contact with, as at bench, dog 

5 shows, etc. 

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suppose, many animals pass through life with- 
out being subjected to it. 

Sv/iiMo/us — -^"^"^^1 refuses food, vomits, is 
constipated or has diarrhoea, fever about 103 
degrees, pulse rapid and quick, great thirst, the 
nose is hot and dry, severe chills, husky and 
deep cough, discharge from eyes and nose, the 
membranes of eyes are red and inflamed, fits 
and convulsions, ulcers of the eyes, skin erup- 
tions, and in severe cases paralysis, jj^g ^ j^5 g^^^ 

convulsions must not be confounded with those 

that are caused by worms and teething, ^^^ ^^^ 
easily differentiate by all the other symptoms 

being observable. The Complications o^ ^^s- 
temper are almost too numerous to mention, 
among them are bronchitis, pneumonia, bloody 
diarrhoea, and worst of all chorea or St. Vitus 
dance, which in the majority of cases is incur- 
able. 

Treatmc72t — ^" ^^^^' ^^ ^^ other contagious 
diseases, the distempered dog must immediately 
be removed from all canine companions, and 
placed in a comfortable, warm and well ven- 
tilated compartment or kennel, and our infor- 
mation on nursing and care of the sick followed 
as closely as possible. We advise Q^/y Vermi- 
fi,,.^'^o be resorted to, to ascertain and make sure 
that the dog has not worms, as these are debili- 



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tating and worrisome to a sick animal. Our 
Eye Lotion is next recommended to protect tlie 
eyes from ulcers and other complications. Our 
Distemper Cure has stood the test for years 
and if timely resorted to will not fail in effecting 
a speedy cure. When the animal shows im- 
provement, and is convalescent, there is nothing 
that will build up the system so quickly SiSpur 
Vegetable and Mineral Tonic. Food should be 
of a stimulating and nutritious nature. 

WORMS. 

^!m„ orms in dogs produce more deaths than 
all other causes combined, and unless one is a 
very close observer, the symptoms arising from 
worms may be passed unnoticed and their dead- 
ly work progress without their presence being 
suspected. Their presence give rise to gastric 
disturbances, fits, convulsions and death. Most 
dogs, during some period of their lives, are 
troubled with worms, and their favorite loca- 
tions are the stomach and intestines. The 
varieties of intestinal parasites, or worms, are 
many. Tape and round worms are most com- 
mon. The roundworms are of a pale red or 
pinkish color, taper at ends, and are from 1 to 
8 inches long. Tape worms are white and 
are composed of sections, are flat and indefinite 



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as to length. In trying to eradicate the tape- 
worm, it is essential to remove the head, for 
as lon^ as this portion remains, growth will 
continue, — be persistent therefore in adminis- 
tration of Our Vermifuge^ if you desire thorough 
eradication. 

Worms, or rather the ova or eggs of worms, 
are received in puppies through their mother's 
milk, or from dogs walking through or licking 
effete material from a dog with worms. 

Symptoms. — Emaciated condition, diarrhoea, 
or constipation, colicy pains, increase of 
appetite, or just the reverse, swelling of the 
abdomen, pale membranes, rough coat, break- 
ing out of the skin, loss of hair, cough, the nose 
hot and dry, convulsions, fits, bad odor from the 
mouth, — animal licks hind parts and drags him- 
self in a sitting position upon the ground. 

Treatment. — Almost everything under the 
sun, from powdered glass down to iron filings 
have been tried — poor dogs — for the cure of 
worms. Ancient treatment was very severe 
and killed more than cured. Our Vermifuge is 
a specific, — it does not contain poisons, is per- 
fectly harmless, and acts very mild, quick and 
is sure death to all varieties of worms. Ii^ the 
absence of worms in the stomach or intestinal 



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i — 

E canal it does not irritate, as other remedies, it 

j simply acts as a laxative and does not harm 

j whatsoever. Give Vermifuge q^ ^^i empty 

E stomach, and repeat dose in a few days, to be 

\ sure of thorough eradication. See directions on 

E each bottle for further information. 



i INTERNAL CANKER OF THE EAR. 

: Is an inflammation of the inner part of the 

: ear, or the passages leading to the ear proper 

I EXTERNAL CANKER,_attacks the mar- 

E gin or edge of the ear flap. If either form is 

E neglected the inflammation will spread, become 

E deep-seated, involve the cartilage and bones of 

E the ear, causing abscesses and deafness. This 

E disease should be treated soon as noticed, when 

E cure is easily effected, — if you neglect treat- 

E ment it makes it difficult to cure, and the 

E results are serious. This condition is mostly 

E seen among long-eared and haired dogs, on 

E account of filth accumulating inside the flap of 

E ear unseen by owner. 

: Causes of Internal Canker.^ Wet and cold 

E injudicious feeding, over-heating or too stimulat- 

I ing food, filth collecting in the ear, permitting the 



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ears to remain damp and wet after bathing, and 
from impurities in tlie blood, wliicli is proven by 
the disease being associated with eczema, ^.v- 
tcnial canker is caused by bruises to the flap of 
the ear. 

Symptoms. — There is a repeated shaking of 

the head, flapping of the ears and scratching, \ 

the inside of the ear is red, inflamed, swollen, i 

hot and painful to the touch, an offensive dark- i 

colored discharge comes from the ears, and i 

itching is intolerable. The animal rubs his ears i 

along the ground, rolls about and cries pitifully, j 




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THE CANKER CAP. 



Treatment.— C\\2S\ge and decrease the diet, 
operate the bowels by giving Our Anti-Constipa- 
tion Cure, — moderate exercise. Thoroughly 
cleanse the ears, morning and evening, with 
warm water applied with a feather, cotton-wool, 



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or soft sponge, then dry and apply Ouk Canket 
Cure, as per directions. Internally, — give Our 
Blood Purifier in conjunction with Our Digestive 
remedy. It is essential to keep the ear from 
being scratched, in order to secure success and 
rapidity of cure, — for this purpose a cap (made ' 
of linen) should be placed over the animal's 
head and tied under the throat, as per illustra- 
tion. 

fn External Canker wash the sore spots with 
warm water and apply the Canker Cure night 
and morning. Be persistent in your treatment, 
as in some cases, from neglect, recovery is 
slow. 

FITS— EPILEPSY 

je of often occurence , especially in dogs under 
one year of age. They occur unexpectedly and 
last a variable period. They may be of a pro- 
longed muscular contraction or may consist of 
alternate contractions and relaxations. The 
animal quivers, falls, froths from the mouth, 
loses consciousness and struggles violently,— as 
stated, they may last fromi a few minutes to an 
indefinite time, — when the fit subsides there is 
a partial return of consciousness, and the animal 
lies quiet in an exhausted state, or darts off in 

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some unknown direction, knocking his head and 
snapping as he runs, and will be found in some 
out-of-the-way place, possibly miles from the 
attack, in a panting and very weak condition. 
Those not versed in canine medicine will shout 
" mad dog," and many a poor animal is thus 
unnecessarily destroyed. 

G/z/vr. — Teething, worms, exhausting and 
debilitating diseases, constipation, nervous ex- 
citement, bad food, indigestion, and bruises to 
the head, — Bitches from nursing puppies, and 
from the poisons of certain diseases, as dis- 
temper. 

Treat?7ient. — During the fit nothing can be 
done except preventiug animal injuring himself 
Ascertain, if possible, the cause and remove the 
same. If due to worms there is nothing So 
quick and efficacious as Our Vermifuge ; if from 
indigestion or stomach troubles, first give Oin 
Anti-Co7istipaHon Cure and then Our Digestivf 
Remedy ; if from nervous excitement or from 
causes unknown, we recommend Our Fit Cure 

ASTHMA. 

5Es a congestion of the mucous membrane of 
the bronchial tubes, seen mostly in old dogs who 



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have been pampered and highly fed. Asthma 
may be hereditary, due to indigestion, or caused 
by the sudden changes of temperature, fat 
around the heart and pressing on the tubes, 
from the inhalation of dust or gases, and the 
presense of parasites in the bronchial tubes. 

Symptoms. — A wheezing sound is plainly 
heard when the animal breathes, breathing is 
difficult and labored, especially so after exercise 
or exertion, — and a dry and husky cough which 
may cause vomiting. 

Treatment. — If due to indigestion regulate 
the diet, feed once a day, and give Our Anti- 
Constipation Cure to act upon the liver 
and digestive organs — exercise moderately. 
Asthma, due to other causes, may be success- 
fully treated by administering Our Asthma Cure, 
which, as yet, has not failed to relieve and 
positively cure the most troublesome and serious 
cases. If the coughing is steady and continu- 
ous, immediate relief can be procured by giving 
an emetic, consisting either of mustard, hot 
water and salt, or of a teaspoonful of Ipecac. 
In convalesence, resort to Our Digestive Remedy 
or Our Vegetable and Alineral Tonic, as the 
case requires. 



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COUGHS AND COLDS. 

[^ ogs of all ages some time during the year, 
are more or less troubled with coughs and colds. 
They are debilitating and worrisome to the 
animal, causing loss of appetite, constipation or 
diarrhoea, fever, nervousness, great uneasiness 
and sore eyes. 

Trcatmeni — Consists in clearing the bowels, 
allaying fever and keeping the animal quiet in a 
dry, warm place. A speedy cure can be accom- 
plished by giving as directed Qji^ Cou^h mid 
Expectorant Specijic. ^t soothes the raw spots 
in the bronchial Tubes and aids the expulsion of 
mucous. If the eyes are involved, Qh^ j7y^ 
Lotion ^'^^ t)e found to be applicable. Do not 
bathe animal during the attack, and let his food 
be light and of a nutritious nature. Q-ny yeo-e- 
table and Mineral Tonic is excellent during 
convalescence. 

RHEUMATISM. 

^^^g* cience, as yet, has not definitely ascertained 
the cause of this most troublesome disease. 
In all cases of Rheumatism, the blood is 
poisoned by lactic acids, which is produced 
within the body. Cold and dampness predispose 



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the animal to an attack. The disease is most \ 

noticeable about the joints and in the muscles = 

of the back and loins. The common name of = 

L/iest Founder, or AV////*?/ lAiinc?ieiS, j^^5 been : 

given to this disease, when the muscles of the [ 

chest, shoulders and fore-legs are involved. : 

Symptoms ^\^ ACUTE, ARTICULAR j 

RHEUMATISM.— the form affecting the joints I 

— the joints are hot, swollen and painful, loco- \ 

motion is difficult and extremely painful, caus- j 

ing the animal to yelp and cry ; breathing is \ 

difficult, offensive odor to the breath, the toungue j 

is coated and the animal is constipated. j 

MUSCULAR RHEUMATISM does not af- j 

feet the joints. In this form the muscles and j 

ligaments are involved. The animal walks with j 

his back arched, drags his feet aft:r him, disin- i 

clination to move, pain on pressure over the j 

back and loins, and constipation. Some have \ 

named this form of rheumatism ^-^^"^^^^S^- , : 

CHEST FOUNDER, OR KENNEL \ 

LAMENESS, is recognized by a stiffness in \ 

walking, pain in the shoulders, and is due i 

mostly to cold and damp conditions ; 

Treatment^ — Relieve constipation by giving ; 

cathartics. Our Anti-Constipation C'/z/vj^ j^^j.^ \ 

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most suitable. Apply locally hot fomentations 
(cloths rung out in hot water), to parts affected, 
and then apply Our Liniment. Keep patient 
warm and dry ; food should be light, nutritious, 
but not stimulating ; milk and lime water is 
good, in fact lime mixed with all the food 
will be beneficial. Medicinally, we recommend 
Our Rheumatism Cure ; it is a specific and 
gives relief after the first dose. 

EYE DISEASES. 

-ny and all parts of the Eye may be the seat 
of disease, and it would serve little purpose to give 
a complete account of all. Those parts mostly 
affected are Eyelids, Eyelashes, Conjunctiva (or 
the membrane lining of the eye), Cornea and 
the Eye-ball. The collective Symptoms of the 
diseases are redness, inflammation, tenderness, 
watery or thick discharges, pain, whitish film, 
over eyes, ulcerations and an abhorence of light, 
jhe Causes are blows, scratches, foreign bodies 
in the eyes, or from colds, distemper and skin 
diseases. In all forms Our Eye Lotion has 
acted wonderfully, one applicad'on showing im- 
provement. Ycu can assist the medicine by 
removing patient to a dark, dry room, and keep- 
ing discharges free and away from the eyes by 

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T H E D O G. 

the frequent app/ication of warm water on a 
silken and clean sponge. The bowels should be 
regulated by a good laxative. 

VOMITING. 

,.^1. condition due to the food being unsuitable, 
sither in quality or quantity, or in many cases, 
from the stomiach being unfit to receive same. 
Vomiting is often caused by worms, in which 
base we recommend Our F(ifr;//////^^^reparation. 
If, to causes unknown. Our Anti-Vomiting Fills 
v/ill give immediate relief. After the attack of 
vomiting, the bowels should be regulated by a 
cathartic, and Our Digestive /"//A'ad ministered 
to tone up the deranged stomach. 

'diarrhoea and constipation. 



re conditions due to errors in feeding, from 
insufficient and irregular exercise, and from a 
change in diet. In puppies, from milk turning 
$our. Constipation is one of the most promi- 
nent causes of Skin diseases. In old animals 
;hese conditions are due to a loss of tone of 
he intestines, and Our Vegetable and Mineral 

Tonics\\o\x\di be given in conjunction with the 
Digestive Remedy and Anti-Constipation Cure 

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Our Diarrhoea Specific or Fills will be effica 
cious. 

LAMENESS. 

yW^jay be due to damp and cold conditions, anc 
is quickly relieved by Our Liniment, which i; 
par excellent in this condition, in conjunctioi 
with the Blood Purifier. The Liniment v 
also sold in goodly quantities at our Hospita 
to human . beings, who praise it highly for it: 
bencCiCiai effects in Rheumatism, Lumbago 
Lameness, Sprains and Bruises, and have com- 
monly named it Horse Liniment. 

CORRESPONDENCE 

^s solicited, and advice will be cheerfull> 
given gratis where Our Remedies j^i^y not have 
effected a positive cure, as complications ir! 
disease are often found, and especially where 
the owner might err in making a positive 
diagnosis as to the true disease or ailments, as 
many diseases have the same symptoms in 
common, but require different treatment. Our 
desire is to assist the purchaser of Otir Kemedtes 
and Specifics, ^nd to effect a positive cure, 
which we guarantee, if used as directed and 
where indicated. 

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